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Tortum Waterfall, located in the Uzundere district of Erzurum province in northeastern Türkiye, is seeing heavy weekend visitor traffic as it awaits a decision on its nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The waterfall sits along the Erzurum-Artvin highway, roughly 110 kilometers from the provincial capital, at an elevation of about 1,000 meters above sea level.
It measures approximately 21 meters wide and 48 meters high, and has become a frequent stop for travelers looking to spend their weekend outdoors.
Surrounded by trees, the waterfall is viewed from a series of terraces built for visitors, where crowds gathered over the weekend to photograph the site. The location's candidacy for UNESCO's World Heritage List has drawn renewed attention to the area, adding to its existing appeal as a natural landmark in the region.
Among the visitors was Ulas Alkan, who traveled from Istanbul. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Alkan described the waterfall as a refreshing route during the summer months. He said he had not visited his hometown region in 20 years and had been in the area for the past 15 to 20 days.
Alkan said he arrived via the Black Sea coast and decided to tour Erzurum before continuing his trip. "I saw these places; they are very beautiful. I was happy," Alkan said. "I relived my childhood and memories at the same time. There is a beautiful setting here; I recommend that everyone passing through Erzurum come to Tortum Waterfall."
Fatih Karabektas, another visitor, said the waterfall was an important tourism site for the city. He said he traveled there with his family for a weekend outing.
"This is truly a place that must be seen," Karabektas said. "We invite nature lovers across Türkiye to come here. It is genuinely admirable, and the view speaks for itself. It is crowded, the weather is nice, and I am extremely pleased."
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